Novel Square
Chapter 709
Chapter 709
Bradley loosened his grip on Kevin's collar and took a seat on a bench across from the operating room.
He sat still as a statue.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the night sky, casting its eerie glow on Bradley's somber
face through the window.
Kevin stayed motionless. Despite the room's warmth, an icy chill seemed to seep into his bones.
After what felt like an eternity, Jasper, soaked from head to toe, rushed down the corridor. He went Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
straight to Kevin, panting heavily, and asked, "How is she?"
"They've declared her condition critical."
Jasper staggered, steadying himself against the wall. "So serious?"
Kevin's voice trembled as he replied, "When she arrived, she looked no different from a lifeless body.
Jasper, whether she survives this is left to fate."
Jasper muttered in disbelief, "How could this happen?"
Kevin fell silent.
Bradley had no intention of asking Kevin why Jasper was present.
Jasper glanced at Bradley and calmly asked, "Warner, are you satisfied now?"
Kevin looked at Jasper, his voice hoarse. "Jasper, let's not discuss this now. I'm going in to check on
her."
"Very well."
After thoroughly disinfecting himself, Kevin entered the operating room. The doctors inside appeared
grim and tense.
"Dr. Slade."
"Dr. Slade."
"Dr. Slade."
Kevin responded briskly. He initially aimed to assert his authority over Bradley, fearing that Bradley's
behavior might create psychological pressure on the doctors. He worried it could make them hesitant
and anxious while treating Esther.
"What's the situation?" he asked.
Glancing at Esther's electrocardiogram, Kevin swiftly understood the severity of her condition, which
was worse than he had expected.
"We've declared her condition critical," one of the doctors stated. "This patient has endured brutal
abuse. Her body is covered in bruises, there are bite marks in multiple places, and signs of
inflammation.
"The liver donation wound is infected, she suffered a traumatic head injury, and the blood loss was
excessive…"
The doctor who operated on Esther was unaware of her true identity. "We've taken some photos, just in
case they might be needed as evidence."
Kevin acknowledged them with a nod and said, "Focus on her treatment."
"Understood."
Upon hearing about the photos, Kevin picked up a nearby camera and examined the pictures. Hearing
descriptions couldn't compare to the shock of seeing Esther's injured body up close.
Kevin had never imagined that Bradley would treat Esther in such a manner, especially when he saw
one particular photo, a dreadful suspicion crossed his mind.
As a doctor, Kevin was aware that Bradley had developed psychological issues due to the events five
years ago. He held an intense aversion toward women, which was evident in his actions.
Kevin recalled something Bradley had mentioned earlier and left the operating room.
"Bradley, is Esther an exception for you?" he asked.